If hydration and muscle function are the “dance,” magnesium (Mg) and calcium (Ca) are the lead partners. They work together - but they can also jostle for the spotlight when taken in big, bolus doses. Here’s the simple why behind Kokee’s choice to favour magnesium while keeping calcium in the mix.
The core idea
- Many adults don’t hit magnesium targets, which can impact energy, muscle comfort, and recovery. Large surveys suggest ~52% of people fall short on Mg intake but its likely more.
- Calcium and magnesium can compete for absorption - especially in higher supplemental doses - so ratios matter.
- At typical dietary levels, this interaction is less of a concern, but for supplements it’s smart to balance and dose thoughtfully.
Why favour magnesium?
- Magnesium is a “calm and coordinate” mineral: it supports nerve signaling, muscle relaxation after contraction, and cellular energy (ATP). When you’re low, workouts (and sleep) can feel rougher. With many adults under-consuming Mg, it makes sense to tilt the ratio toward magnesium in a daily hydration mix.
- Calcium is still essential: it triggers muscle contraction and supports nerve transmission - important for training and everyday function. We just don’t need to blast it in large boluses to get the benefit.
Kokee’s approach (per scoop)
Magnesium 60 mg • Calcium 40 mg
We purposely favour magnesium while keeping enough calcium to support contraction and nerve health - especially useful when you’re training hard. That’s alongside sodium, potassium and phosphorus for full hydration and energy support.
Why this feels good in real life
- Hydration & cramp comfort: Mg supports relaxation; Ca supports contraction - the balance matters.
- Mental boost: Magnesium is crucial for brain health - cognition, focus and memory all need it.
- Scalable without lopsided minerals: our scoop format means you can dial up on big days (2–5 scoops) and dial down on desk days, keeping the Mg-forward balance intact instead of flooding your system with only Ca or only Na.
The science-in-a-sentence
A lot of us under-consume magnesium; high calcium can crowd out Mg in certain contexts; and balanced, Mg-forward dosing helps you hydrate, contract, and recover- without the pitfalls of mega-dosed single minerals.
Bottom line:
Kokee keeps magnesium in front, calcium on stage, so your muscles contract, relax, and recover in rhythm - on everyday days and on epic ones. 💧⚡